International DJs, local bands, live performances, comedy shows, taco nights, and lots of whisky… need we say more?
1. Comremedy – Standing up for Michele
What: Join the Fight with Michele, and come watch a live fundraising comedy show by local comedians: Shaden Esperanza , Chaker Bou Abdalla , Stephanie Ghalbouni , Wissam Kamal and Nicolas Tawk!
When: Friday October 19
Where: USJ For more information click
here 2. Build yo’ Taco Night with Ballouta! What: Live the whole Mexican experience and indulge in making your favorite taco combo bomb! If you fancy a happy ending to a happy meal, (no pun intended), make sure you stick around for dessert for a taste of their signature Vegan Churros con Chocolate for dessert.
When: Sunday October 21
Where: Demo For more information click
here 3. The JLP Show What: A pop band, a rock band, and an ‘everything-in-between’ band. In their 9 years of playing together, they’ve steadily gained popularity and are now hailed as one of the most sought-after bands in the region. Don’t miss this all-you-can-eat entertainment buffet.
When: Saturday October 20
Where: NOW Beirut For more information click
here 4. Alternative Architecture Tour What: In Beirut, every building tells a story. Explore the city’s transformation with ATB through its most significant buildings, following a narrative that transformed Beirut throughout history.
When: Sunday October 21
Where: Alternative Tour Beirut For more information click
here 5. Hang with Rafael Cerato & Ann Clue What: The doubleheader you’ve been all waiting for: Rafael Cerato returns alongside the queen of deep sounds and hard bass Ann Clue. Join HNGR for a massive party to kick off the weekend!
When: Friday, October 19
Where: HNGR Beirut For more information click
here 6. Kinematik Live at Metro What: Kinematik is an instrumental rock band from Lebanon, whose music blends elements of 70s psychedelia, progressive rock, and post-rock. Following a series of live performances all over Lebanon at the biggest alternative festivals, Kinematik arrives to Metro.
When: Saturday October 20
Where: Metro Al Madina For more information click
here 7. ONE For ONE What: Celebrate Yoga Souk Beirut’s one year anniversary in Saifi with a ONE for ONE offer. Attend any class and pay only ONE dollar per class. That’s right, just $1 for a fun and energizing exercise session.
When: Saturday October 20
Where: Yoga Souk For more information click
here 8. 6LACK Live What: Grammy-award nominee 6LACK performing live in Beirut for the first time at 808 in The Garten. Round up some friends and dance the night away.
When: Sunday October 21
Where: The Garten For more information click
here 9. Playground In Emergency What: Evicted from their home, an elderly couple gambles with what’s left of their lives as they transgress social norms in a physical and audiovisual performance.
When: Saturday October 20 and Sunday October 21
Where: KED The Roof For more information click
here 10. uberhaus: Audiofly, Seth Schwarz & Armen Miran What: They just keep on coming… Wild nights at The Garten with uberhaus and amazing DJs behind the decks.
When: Saturday October 20
Where: The Garten For more information click
here 11. Latin Night with Q Band Live at Radio Beirut
What: Lebanon’s newest genuine Latin-music band performing the best live Salsa hits.
When: Sunday October 21
Where: Radio Beirut For more information click
here 12. House of Pop: Party Like It’s Kim K’s Birthday What: Happy Birthday Mrs. West, cause all we need is a reason to celebrate. May our lives be as simple as Kanye’s iPhone password.
When: Friday October 19
Where: AHM For more information click
here 13. Whisky Live Beirut 2018 What: The unmissable event for whisky enthusiasts, experience the finest international whisky brands and meet more than 40 specialist whisky producers, distributors and suppliers from around the world.
When: Friday October 19 and Saturday October 20
Where: Seaside Arena For more information click
here 14. The Ballroom Blitz: Martin Buttrich / Actress What: What’s pleasure in music without new discoveries? Travel around between legends and acts you’ll learn to love. This edition won’t be short on pioneering music..
When: Friday October 19
Where: Ballroom Blitz For more information click
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